Jason Gibson is a seasoned trial attorney with over twenty-five years of experience fighting for the rights of individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and workplace accidents. As the founder of The Gibson Law Firm, Jason has built a reputation as a fierce advocate, relentlessly pursuing justice for his clients. His career has been defined by his unwavering commitment to telling the stories of those whose voices might otherwise go unheard.
Growing up as the grandson of a pipefitter, Jason was inspired early on by the struggles of working-class families. This personal connection to labor and workers’ rights sparked his passion for helping those who find themselves at the mercy of negligent corporations and unsafe workplaces. He believes every person, no matter their background or status, deserves fair treatment, and he brings that belief into every case he takes on. His commitment to this cause was cemented when he founded The Gibson Law Firm in 1998, where he has led the firm to a series of landmark victories for his clients. By the time he was 31, Gibson had accumulated more than $80 million in settlements and verdicts for his clients.
Jason is best known for his ability to humanize the individuals he represents, making their stories resonate with juries and ensuring that their pain is understood. His unique talent lies in his ability to weave each client’s experience into a compelling narrative, creating emotional and powerful case presentations. This skill is further enhanced by his background in acting, which has sharpened his ability to read a room, connect with jurors on an emotional level, and deliver his clients' stories with authenticity and impact. His understanding of character, timing, and delivery allows him to craft narratives that not only inform but also move and persuade. This ability has been instrumental in securing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Texas and the U.S., including a Number 1 Texas Verdict in 2016 for a construction accident and a Top 10 Texas Verdict in 2010 for a workplace burn injury case.
A frequent presence in the media, Jason’s work and legal expertise have garnered widespread attention. He is regularly featured in major news outlets, including The Washington Post, NBC News, ABC 13 News, and Fox News, where he provides commentary on high-profile cases, such as the Houston Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster and workers’ rights issues. His media appearances have made him a trusted source for those seeking insight into pressing legal matters and social justice issues.
An advocate for workers’ rights, Jason has served as the President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association and has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer. His tireless advocacy has earned him recognition as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys in the country and as a leader in mass torts and product liability law. He has received numerous accolades, including being featured as one of Houston’s “Top Lawyers for the People” by H Texas Magazine.
Jason’s passion for the law extends beyond the courtroom. He has been deeply involved in the legal community, serving on multiple boards, including the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association. As an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center, Jason mentored the next generation of trial attorneys, imparting his knowledge and passion for justice to aspiring lawyers.
Through his tireless work, Jason has become a champion for those who need it most — workers injured on the job, families who have lost loved ones, and individuals who have been harmed by negligence. His approach is simple but powerful: tell the story, fight for justice, and make a difference.
Employment History
- The Gibson Law Firm | Founder
1998 – Present
Education
- Graduate: University of Houston Law Center
Dates: 1998
Degree: Juris Doctor
Honors: Recipient, CALI Legal Excellence for the Future Award - Undergraduate: Stephen F. Austin State University
Dates: 1995
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1998
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for Nevada
- United States Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation
Professional Affiliations (Past & Present):
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association
- President, 2011 – 2012
- Vice-President, 2006 – 2007
- Board of Directors, 1999 – Present
- Houston Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Texas
- The College of the State Bar of Texas
- Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Board of Trustees
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Fellowship Member
- Board of Directors
- Board of Advocates
- American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
Professional Awards and Honors
- Selected to Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Selected to Texas Super Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Recognized as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs attorney since 2013
- Recognized as a Top 25 Mass Tort attorney since 2023
- Recognized as a Top 25 Products Liability attorney since 2024
- Selected as one of Houston’s “Top Lawyers for the People,” H Texas Magazine, 2005
- Selected as one of Houston’s “Top Professionals on the Fast Track,” H Texas Magazine, 2005
- Selected as one of Houston’s “Top Lawyers for the People,” H Texas Magazine, 2006
Representative Matters / Case Results
- Estate of Garcia v. Manhattan Vaughn JVP
- Number 1 Verdict in Texas in 2016 in Construction Accident, Workplace Safety, and Wrongful Death
- Number 1 Verdict in the United States in 2016 in Construction Accident
- Martin, et al. v. Hilton Anatole
- Top 100 Settlements in Texas in 2017 (Dangerous Condition, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Trip and Fall)
- Cotright v. C & G Hotshot Service, L.L.C.
- Top 10 Verdicts in Texas in 2010 (Workplace Burn Case)
Press
- They take Kratom to Ease Pain or Anxiety. Sometimes, Death Follows, Washington Post, February 2024
- Cancer Cluster Summit in the Fifth Ward, Fox News, Isiah Factor Uncensored, 2023
- Houston’s Fifth Ward plagued with higher rates of cancer than state average, NBC News, December 2022
- Employees 'refused to help' after teen broke legs at Sugar Land trampoline park, lawyer says, Houston Chronicle, June 2022
- 14-Year-Old Breaks Bones at Indoor Adventure Park, Inside Edition, June 2022
- 14-Year-Old Suffers Broken Bones, Spinal Compression After 'Avoidable' Fall at Trampoline Park, ABC 13 News, June 2022
- Fifth Ward residents record complaints against Union Pacific in fight for environmental justice, ABC 13 News, May 2022
- Houston 5th Ward Cancer Cluster - Gibson Law Firm & The Isiah Factor Uncensored, , Fox News, Isiah Factor Uncensored, 2022
- Family Sues Union Pacific & the City of Houston for 13-year-old’s Cancer Death, ABC 13 News, 2021
- Grandson of pipefitter continues fighting for workers’ rights, The Daily Sentinel, November 2016
Speaking Engagements
- “Providing Compliant Medical Reports,” Harris-Martin Texas Asbestos & Silica Litigation Conference, Part II: Novel Approaches and Forecasting the Impact of Senate Bill 15, Houston, January 25, 2006.
- “The ABC’s of Sandblasting and Foundry Work,” Harris-Martin National Plaintiff and Defense Silica Conference - Current and Emerging Issues In Silica Litigation, Las Vegas, October 4, 2004
- “Voir Dire: Exposing Bias in Occupational Lung Disease Cases,” Harris-Martin National Silica Litigation Conference, New Orleans, March 25, 2004
- “Failure to Warn: Human Factors Warnings,” Mealey’s National Silica Litigation Conference, Atlanta, October 14, 2003
- “Plaintiff’s Perspective: The Equipment Manufacturing Case,” Mealey’s National Silica Litigation Conference, Boston, April 8, 2003